Plot Summary

The Informant

Kurt Eichenwald

The Informant

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000

Book Brief

Kurt Eichenwald

The Informant

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

629

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Decatur, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Informant by Kurt Eichenwald explores the real-life corporate espionage story involving a company executive involved in price-fixing. The narrative follows this person as they navigate a complex web of deceit, cooperation with the FBI, and legal challenges. The book delves into themes of ethics, corporate corruption, and personal conflict.

Informative

Suspenseful

Challenging

Unnerving

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.0

6,358 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kurt Eichenwald's The Informant captivates readers with its detailed narrative and intricate account of corporate espionage. Praised for its thorough research and engaging storytelling, it skillfully balances complex concepts with accessibility. Some critics find its depth occasionally overwhelming, but it remains an insightful exploration of greed and deception.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Informant?

A reader fascinated by corporate scandals and true crime would enjoy The Informant by Kurt Eichenwald. Fans of Michael Lewis's The Big Short or John Carreyrou's Bad Blood will appreciate its investigative depth and gripping narrative. It's ideal for those intrigued by economic intrigue and legal drama.

4.0

6,358 ratings

75%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

629

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Setting

Decatur, Illinois • 1990s

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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